Platform Engineer

Summary

Hybrid Platform Engineer in San Antonio building and managing AWS cloud infrastructure using infrastructure-as-code, Python or Go, and Linux to integrate open-source and custom software into scalable Big Data platform solutions.

Platform Engineer

Position Overview

We are seeking a Cloud Platform Engineer with experience in cloud technologies, particularly AWS, strong programming skills in languages such as Python or Go, and a solid Linux foundation.

The selected candidate will contribute to the development of custom software components and the integration of open-source technologies to solve complex technical challenges using modern Big Data and cloud-based solutions. This role requires someone who can work independently, quickly identify and resolve issues, and support broader technical objectives established by senior technical leadership.


Work will be performed in a hybrid environment on a regular basis.


Essential Job Responsibilities

  • Serve as a strong systems integrator with the ability to identify opportunities to enhance, optimize, or increase the robustness of existing systems and codebases.
  • Develop and deploy infrastructure in AWS environments.
  • Use infrastructure-as-code practices and modern automation tools to define, build, and manage virtual infrastructure in the cloud.
  • Design and implement core architecture and capabilities for software, from prototype through operational deployment.
  • Integrate open-source and custom software components into scalable platform solutions.
  • Troubleshoot complex technical issues across cloud, infrastructure, Linux, and application environments.
  • Support broader architectural and strategic technical goals.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

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